Ceylon Queen Victoria 4 Pence Rose

Name: Ceylon Queen Victoria 4 Pence Rose
Brand: Ceylon

Ceylon · 1857 · 4d (Four Pence)

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of a young Queen Victoria, known as the 'Chalon Head' design, based on a portrait by Alfred Edward Chalon. The denomination 'FOUR PENCE' is inscribed at the bottom, with 'CEYLON' and 'POSTAGE' in arcs around the central vignette. The design is enclosed within an unwatermarked, imperforate sheet.

This was part of Ceylon's first issue of postage stamps, released in 1857 when the island was a British Crown Colony. The 4d value was intended for the inland letter rate.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

royalty queen-victoria classic-era

Catalog Numbers

sg2

scott2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$6,500

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$800

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.